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What To Do If You Have Mainland Tiger Snakes On Your Property

The Mainland or Common Tiger snake is responsible for many bites in Australia.  One reason for this is that the snake is found in some densely populated areas, being attracted to outer urban houses and farms.  Snakes don't hunt people, nor do they seek to attack them.  Most bites occur because the snake has been accidently trodden on or intentionally picked up.  However, a venomous Tiger snake doesn't make the most desirable house guest. Read More 

Home Fire Protection Tips

A fire in your home can be devastating, but most domestic fires are preventable.  Here are some tips on how to prevent fire in your home. Kitchen fire safety Many house fires originate in the kitchen.  You can prevent accidents by: always turning off your cooker when it's not in use keeping tea towels well away from the cooker and hob never leaving hot fat or oil unattended and taking it off the heat immediately if it begins to smoke Electrical safety Read More 

Some Important Questions You Might Have About Termites

Termites are never good for any home, as they can easily eat their way through the home's frame as well as its floorboards, timber windows, doors, and the like. These damaged pieces usually need to be replaced since termites eat the inner core, which is difficult to fill with putty or another such material. If you suspect your home has termites, or have been told that it's infested, note a few important questions you might have about these pesky insects and how to treat this problem. Read More 

Effective Ways to Detect and Control Termite Infestation in Your Home

Termites are small creatures that can be a nuisance and cause significant losses and adverse effects in a home. Most homeowners don't realize that their homes are infested with termites until the damage done on furniture is evident. Termites often start eating wood that cannot be seen from the outside. If they are not controlled, they can cause extensive damage and structural problems on your furniture. Luckily, it is possible to detect a termite infestation before significant damage is caused and control it by applying the appropriate treatment procedures. Read More 

Bed Bugs - An Unwelcome House Guest

Although bed bugs are not dangerous and don't carry diseases, these bloodsucking insects are not the kind of house guest you want to welcome into your home.  They feed on blood and will bite you in order to do so, often causing skin irritation and itching.  But you keep your home scrupulously clean, so where do these creatures come from, how can you spot them, and what steps can you take to get rid of them? Read More 

About Me

Practical Pest Control Tips That Really Work

Hi, I’m Mike and I run a small farm with my family. When I moved out of the city to start a new life a few years ago, I was looking forward to getting closer to nature and to learning how to manage some livestock and crops. Nobody warned me, however, that I’d also quickly have to learn how to manage pests – you can’t pick and choose what kind of animals and bugs you have to deal with around this place! So, a few years on and with some useful advice from my neighbours under my belt, I’ve got pretty darn good at keeping pests at bay. In the spirit of paying it back, I’ve started this blog to help people who are looking for quick and effective solutions to all kinds of pest problems.

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